Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Healthy Hearts Melbourne Excellence in Interventional Cardiology ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/) - At Healthy Hearts Melbourne we provide you with the highest quality cardiology services tailored to meet your specific needs, within a supportive and reassuring environment. We collaborate with you and your other healthcare professionals to provide you with valued advice and service. - [About](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/about/) - We will strive to make you consistently feel supported and reassured through-out your treatment with us. - [Billing](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/patients/billing/) - It is important to us that you fully understand the costs associated with your procedure. For this reason, please don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions. - [Contact us](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/contact-us/) - Suite 23, Level 2, 141 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East, Victoria, 3123 - [Patients](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/patients/) - We will strive to make you consistently feel supported and reassured through-out your treatment with us. - [Smartphone Health Information](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/patients/smartphone-health-information/) - How To Record Your Medical Details on Your iPhone iPhone IOS 15 Open the Health app Click on your photo in the top right corner Fill in your Health Details Fill in your Medical ID including: Medical Conditions Allergies & Reactions Medications (follow the Healthy Hearts Melbourne format) Drug Name | Brand Name | Dose - [Patient Checklist](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/patient-checklist/) - What you need to do before your appointment. Check that we have a current referral letter from your GP (last 1 year) or specialist (last 3 months). If not please forward one. Complete and forward your Patient Registration Form (if this is your first outpatient visit to Healthy Hearts Melbourne). Complete and forward your Patient - [Privacy Policy](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/privacy-policy-2/) - Your privacy is particularly important when it includes your medical history.- Healthy Hearts Melbourne Privacy Policy Healthy Hearts Melbourne protects your personal information under the Privacy Act 1988, The Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012, The Australian Privacy Principles and State and Territory Privacy Legislation. This Privacy Policy explains how Healthy Hearts Melbourne, uses, discloses and stores your personal information, how you may access this - [Medical Professionals](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/medical-professionals/) - At Healthy Hearts Melbourne we are committed to partnering with our medical colleagues to deliver optimal medical care to our mutual patients. ## Portfolio - [What Is Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-fractional-flow-reserve/) - Fractional Flow Reserve measures the pressure beyond a coronary blockage to assess the severity. - [What Is Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-intravascular-ultrasound/) - IVUS images the coronary arteries using high-definition ultrasound images - [What is Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-optical-coherence-tomography-3/) - OCT images the coronary arteries using high-definition light images - [What Is Coronary Artery Disease?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-coronary-artery-disease/) - Coronary artery disease is the process that causes blockages in the coronary arteries - [What Is a Cardiac Cath?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-cardiac-cath/) - Images the coronary arteries by directly injecting x-ray dye - [Why Should I Control My Diabetes?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/why-should-i-control-my-diabetes/) - There are four chambers in the human heart with a valve at the exit of each to keep the blood flow in the right direction - [Why Should I Control My Cholesterol?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/why-should-i-control-my-cholesterol/) - There are four chambers in the human heart with a valve at the exit of each to keep the blood flow in the right direction - [Why Should I Control My Blood Pressure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/why-should-i-take-medications-for-my-blood-pressure/) - There are four chambers in the human heart with a valve at the exit of each to keep the blood flow in the right direction - [What Is a BiVentricular Permanent Pacemaker (BiVPPM)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-biventricular-permanent-pacemaker-bivppm/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Murmur?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-murmur/) - A heart murmur is the sound of turbulent blood flow that can be heard with a stethoscope. - [What is a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-patent-ductus-arteriosus-pda/) - A Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a channel between the aorta and pulmonary artery. - [What Is a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-patent-foramen-ovale-pfo/) - A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a hole between the hearts collecting chambers, left and right atria. - [What Is a Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-supraventricular-tachycardia-svt/) - Incomplete - [What is a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-ventricular-septal-defect-vsd/) - A Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is a hole between the left and right ventricles - [What Is an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-atrial-septal-defect-asd/) - An Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) is a hole between the collecting chambers of the heart, the left and right atria - [What Is Aortic Regurgitation (AR)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-aortic-regurgitation-ar/) - Aortic Regurgitation (AR) is when the aortic valve is leaking. - [What Is Aortic Stenosis (AS)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-aortic-stenosis/) - Aortic Stenosis (AS) is when the aortic valve is narrowed, limiting the blood flow. - [What Is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-af/) - Incomplete - [What Is Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-ventricular-fibrillation-vf/) - Incomplete - [What Is Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-ventricular-tachycardia-vt-2/) - Incomplete - [What Are the Heart Valves?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-are-the-heart-valves/) - The heart valves keep the blood flowing in the right direction - [What Is Mitral Regurgitation (MR)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-mitral-regurgitation/) - A heart murmur is the sound of turbulent blood flow that can be heard with a stethoscope. - [What Is Atrial Flutter (AFL)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-atrial-flutter-afl/) - Incomplete - [What Is an Arrhythmia?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-arrhythmia/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Cardiomyopathy?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-cardiomyopathy/) - Incomplete - [What Are Palpitations?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-are-palpitations/) - Incomplete - [What Is a CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-ct-coronary-angiogram/) - Images the coronary arteries with CT - [What Is a Coronary Angiogram?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-coronary-angiogram/) - Takes x-ray images of the coronary arteries. - [How Do I Use My GTN Spray?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-i-use-my-gtn-spraywhat-causes-coronary-artery-disease/) - Clear instructions on using GTN Spray. - [What Causes Coronary Artery Disease?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-cuases-coronary-artery-disease/) - There are multiple factors that contribute to the risk of coronary artery disease. - [How Do I Choose Between a Cardiac Cath and a CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-i-choose-between-a-cardaic-cath-and-a-ct-coronary-angiogram/) - An additional benefit is the option to immediately proceed to a therapeutic intervention such as insertion of a stent to relieve a blockage at the time of invasive angiography. This is frequently life-saving in the setting of an ST-elevation myocardial Infarction. (STEMI). CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA) The CTCA provides more information about the wall of - [What is a Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty (BAV) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-balloon-aortic-valvuloplasty-bav-procedure/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Surgical Aortic Valve Valvuloplasty (SAVV) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-aortic-valve-valvuloplasty-savv-procedure/) - Surgical replacement of the aortic valve - [What Is a Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-aortic-valve-replacement-savr-procedure/) - Surgical replacement of the aortic valve - [What Is an Exercise Stress Test (EST)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-exercise-stress-test-est/) - Incomplete - [What Is an Implantable Loop Monitor?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-implantable-loop-monitor-aicd/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Stress Echocardiogram Test (SET)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-stress-echocardiogram-test-set/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-transoesophageal-echocardiogram-toe/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-transthoracic-echocardiogram-tte/) - Incomplete - [What Is an Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-automatic-implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator-aicd/) - Incomplete - [How Do You Close a Left Atrial Appendage With an Occluder Device (LAAO)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-you-close-a-left-atrial-appendage-with-an-occluder-device-laao/) - A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is closed by delivering a specific closure device from the leg. - [What Is an Atrial Flutter Ablation?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-atrial-flutter-ablation/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Surgical Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Closure Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-patent-ductus-arteriosus-pda-closure-procedure/) - What Is a Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) Procedure? The traditional way of replacing an aortic valve is with open chest surgery. The patient is placed under general anaesthesia and the chest opened down the middle of the breast bone (sternum). This gives excellent access to the heart and the bone heals well afterwards. There - [What Is a Surgical Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-patent-foramen-ovale-pfo-closure-procedure/) - What Is a Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) Procedure? The traditional way of replacing an aortic valve is with open chest surgery. The patient is placed under general anaesthesia and the chest opened down the middle of the breast bone (sternum). This gives excellent access to the heart and the bone heals well afterwards. There - [What Is a Surgical Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Closure Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-ventricular-septal-defect-vsd-closure-procedure/) - What Is a Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) Procedure? The traditional way of replacing an aortic valve is with open chest surgery. The patient is placed under general anaesthesia and the chest opened down the middle of the breast bone (sternum). This gives excellent access to the heart and the bone heals well afterwards. There - [What Is a Surgical Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-atrial-septal-defect-asd-closure-procedure/) - What Is a Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) Procedure? The traditional way of replacing an aortic valve is with open chest surgery. The patient is placed under general anaesthesia and the chest opened down the middle of the breast bone (sternum). This gives excellent access to the heart and the bone heals well afterwards. There - [What is the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-the-transcatheter-aortic-valve-implantation-tavi/) - incomplete - [What Is the Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty (BMVP) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-the-balloon-mitral-valvuloplasty-bmvp-procedure/) - incomplete - [What Is an Atrial Fibrillation Ablation (PVI)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-an-atrial-fibrillation-ablation-pvi/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Surgical Mitral Valve Repair (SMVV) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-mitral-valve-repair-smvv-procedure/) - Surgical repair of the mitral valve - [What Is a Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement (SMVR) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-surgical-mitral-valve-replacement-smvr-procedure/) - Surgical replacement of the mitral valve - [What Is a Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-supraventricular-tachycardia-ablation/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Permanent Pacemaker (PPM)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-permanent-pacemaker-ppm/) - Incomplete - [What Is a Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABGS) Procedure?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-is-a-coronary-artery-bypass-grafting-cabgs-procedure/) - Incomplete - [What Happens When I Have a CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-happens-when-i-have-a-ct-coronary-angiogram/) - What Happens When I Have a CT Coronary Angiogram (CTCA)? A CTCA is usually performed as an outpatient. You will be given an appointment time at a Radiology Centre which may be at a hospital or at a community Radiology Service. There will be specific instructions about fasting and what medications you can take and - [What Happens After My Cardiac Cath?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/what-happens-after-my-cardiac-cath/) - What Happens After My Cardiac Cath? After the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery area where a team of nurses will care for you. This will include frequent visits to check on your blood pressure and heart rate, as well as to review the puncture site of the wrist or leg, where the - [How Do You Close an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-you-close-an-atrial-septal-defect-vsd-incomplete-description/) - An Atrial Septal Defect (VSD) is closed by delivering a specific closure device from the leg. - [How Do you Close a Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-you-close-a-ventricular-septal-defect/) - A Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is closed by delivering a specific closure device from the leg. - [How Do You Close a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-you-close-a-pfo/) - A Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is closed by delivering a specific closure device from the leg. - [How Do I Prepare for My Cardiac Cath?](https://www.healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au/portfolio/how-do-i-prepare-for-my-cardiac-cath/) - How Do I Prepare For My Cardiac Cath? Preparation for your Cardiac Cath is straightforward, however, there are some essential things to know. Firstly, you will be given clear instructions when your procedure is booked. If you have any questions, please contact Healthy Hearts Melbourne at info@healthyheartsmelbourne.com.au or on (03) 9111 0155. 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